Incoming International Undergraduate Students

At the College of Engineering, international students play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission of making a difference and solving problems of global importance. International students enrich our cultural diversity and enhance our global reputation, research, and student experience. Our international students help ensure we’re in the best possible position to have a positive impact within the communities we serve, both at home and abroad. 

Affordability

Ranked #14 nationally in 2023 for best value, the UNL College of Engineering offers graduate tuition over 40% below the national average — with generous assistantships that make a prestigious degree truly affordable. 

World-Class Faculty

Learn from 200+ internationally recognized faculty who lead multi-million-dollar research projects and are dedicated to mentoring graduate students. 

The Complete Engineer Program 

Only at Nebraska, our program focuses on targeted competencies to strengthen skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, professional ethics and other essential areas. Become a Complete Engineer^® 

Strong Employer Connections

Each year, hundreds of companies recruit Nebraska Engineering students through career fairs, internships, and co-ops — with support from our career team and connections to top employers like Microsoft, Caterpillar, and Kiewit. 

Cutting-Edge Research

As Nebraska’s only College of Engineering, we lead high-impact research in artificial intelligence, robotics, energy, infrastructure, biomedical devices, and more — supported by over $40 million in annual funding and world-class facilities. 

State-of-the-Art Facilities

he College of Engineering consists of two campuses and six engineering facilities – including the university’s state-of-the-art academic hub for engineering education, Kiewit Hall and the new state-of-the-art Engineering Research Center (featuring more than 50 labs and numerous graduate student work/collaboration spaces) 

Welcoming Communities 

Lincoln and Omaha are consistently ranked among the top U.S. cities for families — with Lincoln placing 9th in AARP’s 2024 Livability Index and Omaha praised for its affordability, schools, and job opportunities. 

Optional Practical Training 

Upon completion of your program, you may become eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) so you can work for up to 12 months in the U.S. 

STEM Designation 

All majors allow international students on an F-1 visa who study on our campus to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months after completing their program